Life After My Mother's Stroke: A Teenage Take on How to Cope

Tashi Hansen du Toit's book is a poignant account of her mother's stroke and its impact on her family and life as a teenager. It offers hope, perspective, and insight on coping with grief and offers support to others going through similar experiences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

When Tashi Hansen du Toit was just 15 years old, her life was forever changed when her mother, Karen, suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke that left her with numerous physical and cognitive impairments. This beautifully written and poignant account follows Tashi and her family as they navigate the harrowing experience of Karen's hospitalisation and rehabilitation. Tashi offers a rare glimpse into the profound impact of her mother's stroke on her family and her life as a teenager, as she juggles the stresses and demands of family, school, and friends alongside coping with her mother's brain injury.

As she describes the challenges she faces three years after her mother's passing, Tashi provides hope, perspective, and invaluable insights on how to navigate the aftermath of such a catastrophic event and work towards growth and acceptance. Her story also features Karen's account, as she grapples with her own experience and finds ways to cope and heal.

This authentic book is a valuable resource for anyone who is going through a similar experience, particularly teenagers. It offers great support and understanding to those who may be feeling overwhelmed, alone, or unsure of how to cope with the changes that come with a parent's brain injury. It is also essential reading for professionals working in brain injury services, education systems, and neurorehabilitation, as well as for students interested in learning more about the impact of brain injury on individuals and families.

In conclusion, Tashi Hansen du Toit's story is a powerful testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. It provides a rare glimpse into the experiences of adolescents who are coping with the aftermath of a parent's brain injury and offers valuable insights and hope to those who are facing similar challenges. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the complexities of brain injury and the importance of support and understanding in the healing process.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367774981